Oswego Theater

The Oswego Theater is an Art Deco movie house in Oswego featuring a distinctive brick facade with geometric patterns. The front displays alternating bands of yellow, red, and dark brick arranged in horizontal and vertical formations, creating a symmetrical design typical of the style.

The building was designed in 1941 during the height of Art Deco architecture in America. It incorporated cast stone vertical pleated details that became defining features of this architectural movement during that period.

The theater serves as a gathering place where Oswego residents come together to watch films and experience entertainment. Its bold brick patterns reflect the era when movie houses were important social destinations in American small towns.

The theater is located on West Second Street and features multiple screening rooms with accessible seating throughout. Concession stands are available for refreshments during your visit to watch the regular film showings.

The exterior features two vertical decorative elements that resulted from a collaboration between architect John Eberson and the construction firms Essex and M. Shapiro & Sons. This partnership demonstrated the collaborative approach that shaped major building projects during this era.